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Annual Cole Harbour Farm Craft & Bake Sale
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This annual craft fair takes place in the heritage homes of the Cole Harbour Farm and features a large selection of locally-made crafts and baked goods.
Tel: 1 902 434-0222
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Skate Dartmouth: The Robert McCall Memorial Competition
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Hosted by the Dartmouth Skating Club, this annual sporting event showcases the skating talents of athletes from all over the Atlantic provinces. Competitive events include free skates, short programs, triathlon, dance, synchronized skate and special Olympics. The event occurs at the Dartmouth Sportsplex.


Tel: 1 902 433-0819
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VON Chocolate Lovers Ball
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Feb 9, The Lord Nelson Hotel, from 8 pm until midnight, $50 per ticket Chocolate Desserts & Chocolate Fountain, Fortune Teller, Live Band & Dancing, Silent Auction & Razzle Dazzle. Funds raised go to support VON Greater Halifax Community Charitable Support Programs - helping local seniors maintain their independence in their own homes.


Tel: 1 902 981-2453
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The Better Living Show
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Features of this eco-living show include vendor exhibits on green initiatives for the home and health and wellness. A range of products, demonstrations and seminars are offered. Food vendors and a children's activity area are also available.


Tel: 1 902 799-0122
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Flamenco Valentine
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Maria Osende Flamenco Company The Soul of Spain in the Heart of Halifax Pounding feet. Heavy singing. Fast guitar. Intricate percussion...the powerful elements of flamenco together with the stylish flair of FRED Cafe and Art Gallery create a magical atmosphere, complete with Spanish wines and appetizers, setting the tone for a voyage to the heart of Spain.
Address: FRED. Cafe & Art Gallery/ 2606 Agricola St corner of North St. Halifax
Tel: 1 902 492-8878
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Savour Food & Wine Festival
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The Savour Food & Wine Festival runs for the entire month of February and celebrates cuisine and wine from Nova Scotia with jazz brunches, art and wine expos, cooking demonstrations, winery tours and more.
Tel: 1 904 429-5343

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Little Ray's Reptile Zoo
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Part of a traveling reptile zoo, this two-day family event offers a wide range of interactive and education animal exhibits. Over 30 species of animals including alligators, birds of prey, anacondas and tarantulas are showcased.


Tel: 1 902 876-8221
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Tim Hortons Brier
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Mar 06 to Mar 14
Featuring representatives from every Canadian province and territory, the Tim Hortons Brier is a curling tournament that determines the top rank in the country. The winner of this competition represents Canada at the Curling World Championships.


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Annual SEDMHA International Minor Hockey Tournament
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This annual sporting event features competitions for Pee-Wee, Bantam and Midget levels. Male and female tournaments are offered. Events occur at a variety of venues around the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Address: . Halifax Regional NS
Tel: 1 506 462-5992
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Chefs for Unicef Gala
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Apr 07
This gala event showcases the culinary creations of local chefs and features cuisine from around the world. The fund-raising event features a formal sit-down dinner, a silent auction and a special guest speaker.


Tel: 1 902 422-6000
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Halifax International Writers' Festival
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The annual Halifax International Writers' Festival features readings by several authors. For a complete schedule, workshop and masterclass information, and ticket information please see the festival website.


Tel: 1 902 404-6196
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Annual Model Makers' Showcase
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This two-day exhibition showcases the works of model ship builders from around the region. Hosted by the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, this event also features model-making workshops. Admission to the museum grants access to the exhibit.


Tel: 1 902 424-7490
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Provincial Historica Fair
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A Halifax tradition since 1994, this annual festival showcases the jury-selected history projects of students from all over Nova Scotia. Unique exhibits of local heritage and culture are on display.


Tel: 1 902 424-7490
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Annual Viewfinders: International Film Festival for Youth
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This festival is geared toward youth ages three-18 and showcases films from around the world, including youth-produced selections. School programs, evening and weekend screenings and workshops are offered. Screenings occur at various venues around the city.
Address: . Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 422-3456
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EC2: Eco-Endurance Challenge
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Hosted by Halifax Regional Search & Rescue, this two-day sporting event offers a range of navigational competitions sure to challenge the seasoned athlete. Participants will blend long-distance running, orienteering and navigational skills in the competition.
Address: . Halifax Regional NS
Tel: 1 902 826-7121
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Atlantic Band Festival
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Hosted by Mount Saint Vincent University, this annual musical festival features juried competitions of concert bands, choirs, orchestras and jazz and brass bands. Competitors from Canada and the United states converge on the city of Halifax for this three-day performing arts event.


Tel: 1 902 367-1281
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Canadian Progress Club Big Spring Auction
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A long-time event on the Halifax charity circuit, this annual auction is hosted by the Canadian Progress Club and features silent and live auctions, raffles, a dinner and a dance.


Tel: 1 902 454-8533
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Blue Nose Marathon
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An international marathon that begins at Brunswick St in downtown Halifax. A variety of running and walking events are offered to suit all fitness levels. Choose from the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Race, 5K Run-Walk, Team Relay Marathon or the Youth Run.



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Kermesse Fun Fair
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Activities at this annual fair include an art show and sale, children's games, a craft area, live entertainment and food. Proceeds from the event go toward the IWK Health Centre foundation.

  • IWK Health Centre   Address: 5850 University Ave. Halifax  NS  CAN  B3K 6R8

Tel: 1 902 470-8918
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Halifax Coronation Street Pingfest
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This event unites the colourful fans of the popular British soap and longest-running TV show in history, Coronation Street. The name 'Pingfest" originally came from a mispelling of the word 'Pintfest', and now the word is common vocabulary to corrie lovers throughout the world. Pingfests often feature stars of the show.



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Motorcycle Ride for Dad Poker Run
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This annual event raises funds for prostate cancer research and education programs and includes a motorcycle parade through the city and a poker run. Pledge incentives for participants and a barbecue are offered. Events kick off at the Dartmouth Crossing Wal-Mart.
Address: 90 Lamont Terr. Dartmouth NS

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Scotia Festival of Music
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Festivities at this two-week chamber music festival include concerts, lectures, recitals, coaching sessions and more. Events occur at a variety of venues around the city.
Address: . Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 429-9467
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Catch: The Nova Scotia Seafood Festival
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This culinary event showcases regional seafood cuisine through a variety of activities such as tastings, cooking demonstrations and food and wine pairing events. Guest chefs, live entertainment and a cooking competition are also on-hand.

  • Cunard Centre   Address: 961 Marginal Rd. Halifax  NS  CAN  B3H 4P6

Tel: 1 902 424-8611
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Sackville Patriots Days
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This family-oriented festival features picnics, sporting events, live concerts, parades and fireworks. Hosted in the town of Sackville, the festivities occur at a variety of venues and locations around town.
Address: . Sackville NS
Tel: 1 902 865-9449

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The Nova Scotia International Tattoo
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No, it's not that permanent branding all the kids are getting on their bodies - it's a huge indoor exhibition that celebrates Canada's military present and past. The show features over 2000 civilian and military performers in an exciting, world-class 2-hour show. Entertainment includes bands, choirs, acrobats, comedians, military displays, competitions and more.


Tel: 1 800 563-1114
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Halifax Dragon Boat Festival
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The Halifax Dragon Boat Festival brings competitors and audiences out by the thousands in support of the Nova Scotia Amateur Sport Fund. The event features over 70 teams of 20 paddlers, plus a drummer to keep the paddle-rhythm, competing in a number of fun and friendly races.
Address: Lake Banook Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 425-5450
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Halifax Highland Games and Scottish Festival
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One of the most popular events of its kind in Canada, the Halifax Highland Games and Scottish Festival celebrates Scottish history and culture. The event includes piping, drum, pipe band and highland dancing competitions, heavyweight challenges, country dancing demonstrations, concessions, food vendors, beer gardens, Celtic wares vendors, music and more.
Address: The Garrison Grounds At The Base Of Citadel Hill, Entrances Located On Both Ahearn Avenue & Sackvill Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 466-3778
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Saint Antonio's Lebanese Festival
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Visitors to this three-day cultural celebration will have the opportunity to learn more about the Lebanese community through a variety of free events. Live music, folk dance performances, unique competitions and food vendors are just a few of the offerings.
Address: 2304 Hunter St. Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 422-5056
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Quinpool Cruise
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A wide range of classic and modified cars are showcased during this two-day event. A car cruise and show and shine are just two of the activities available to participants.
Address: Quinpool Rd. Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 454-4296
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Atlantic Jazz Festival
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This annual Jazz festival features an impressive line-up of Canadian and International Jazz performers. Performances range from large-scale stage shows to intimate jam sessions. Hopeful attendees should get their tickets early, since the event usually attracts around 65,000 people.
Address: Various Venues Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 492-2225
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Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival
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Majestic tall ships from around the world converge in Halifax Harbour for this annual event. The event is part of the last leg of the renowned North Atlantic Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge race. Visitors can expect to see over 50 vessels in port.

  • Historic Properties   Address: 1869 Upper Water Street Halifax  NS  Canada  B3J 1S9

Tel: 1 902 405-7700
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Annual Atlantic Regional HOG Rally
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Highlights of this three-day event include a motorcycle show-and-shine, poker rallies, concerts, dances and bike games. An awards ceremony, dinners and a farewell gathering are offered to all registrants.


Tel: 1 902 832-0093
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NSDCC Summer Craft Show
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The NSDCC Summer Craft Show will be held on the lawn and parking lot at the corner of Spring Garden and Queen, beside Dalhousie University. This is an incredible location, taking in the sites, sounds and smells of bustling Spring Garden Road, and just a stones throw from the Halifax Waterfront. 10-15,000 attendees peruse and purchase the work of the NSDCC's fine craftspeople each summer. Collectors will have the opportunity to wrap themselves in clothing made from vintage fabrics, handyed silks or handwoven jackets. Find the perfect mug for early morning coffee, a handturned wooden bowl for an upcoming wedding gift or perhaps the upcoming nuptials are yours, several jewellers will be on hand, locally made gold bands would complete the day. Craftspeople working in glass, visual art, wood, textiles, metal, clay make the NSDCC shows one of their premiere events each year. Demonstrators will be on hand throughout the event to show their skills in handcoiling clay, stitching, basketry spinning, weaving and metalwork to name but a few.
Address: Corner of Spring Garden Road & Queen Street Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 423-3837
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Halifax Pride Week
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Halifax's Pride Week celebrations offer events and activities that are accessible to everyone. All visitors are invited to enjoy movie screenings, youth art exhibits, drag shows and workshops, softball challenges, an AIDS walk, brunch and silent auction, cabaret nights, club nights, a Pride Parade and more.
Address: Various Locations Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 429-5429
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Alexander Keith’s Natal Day Festival
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Alexander Keith's Natal Day Festival celebrates the civic holiday dedicated to the communities in and around Halifax and Dartmouth. Events and activities include a parade, live entertainment, sporting events, festival tents, family games, a huge fireworks display and more.
Address: Various Locations Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 490-6773

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Halifax International Buskers Festival
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The annual Busker Festival is a haligonian favourite, and always manages to attract many well-known street performers and buskers from around the world. Vendors, food, beer gardens, children's activities and a surplus of lively performances are available at this large festival.
Address: Halifax Waterfront
Tel: 1 902 429-2105
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Freedom of the City Parade
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As a tribute to British military units that served in Halifax from 1749-1906, the 78th Highlanders pipe band parades through downtown in this annual celebration. The parade begins at the Halifax National Historic Site onwards to Government House.


Tel: 1 902 426-5080
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Atlantic Film Festival
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The Atlantic Film Festival's aim is to build a strong film industry in Atlantic Canada, promote local films and filmmakers and bring regional and international films to a local audience. A variety of movies made by filmmakers across the world are presented during the course of the festival.
Address: Various Locations Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 422-3456
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Halifax Reptile Expo
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The Annual Halifax Reptile Expo will be held from 11am until 5pm in the McInnes Room, 2nd floor of the Dalhousie Student Union Building. Reptile breeders, wholesalers, dealers, retail stores, reptile-related businesses, government agencies, reptile rescue and shelter groups, and educational organizations from the Halifax Regional Municipality and throughout the Maritime Provinces will have the opportunity to interact with the general public, promote education, raise awareness of the various services available for reptiles and amphibians in the Maritimes, and sell a large variety of reptiles, amphibians, food and supplies, and other reptile-related items. Please mark your calendars, as this year promises to be even bigger and better than 2008. This year, a number of seminars will be scheduled throughout the day pertaining to the average reptile enthusiast and hobbyist. A large lecture room with stadium seating will be available next to the McInnes Room and all are welcome to attend the presentations. Admission: Adults $4.00, children 14 and under $2.00.



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Halifax Pride Week
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This week-long festival helps to raise awareness of gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual rights and issues through a variety of festivities. Performing arts shows, seminars, community brunches and a parade are just a few of the activities available. The events take place at a variety of locations around the city.
Address: . Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 431-1194
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Word on the Street Festival
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Available activities at this literary event include panel discussions, celebrity author readings, book signings, an exhibitor marketplace and a children's area. This free family event occurs at the Cunard Centre.

  • Cunard Centre   Address: 961 Marginal Rd. Halifax  NS  CAN  B3H 4P6

Tel: 1 902 423-7399
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Annual Port of Wines Festival
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This event, held at the Halifax World Trade Convention Centre, features over 300 hundred wines and a five-course dinner. There are also seminars and a silent auction.
Address: 1800 Argyle St Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 450-6752

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Atlantic Wedding Showcase
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Atlantic Wedding Showcase The #1 & Largest Fall Bridal/Wedding Show in Atlantic Canada Sunday October 5, 2008, 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM The Westin Halifax


Tel: 1 902 462-2969
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Atlantic Wedding Showcase
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"The Largest Fall Bridal Show in Atlantic Canada Sunday October 5, 2008 11-4:30 PM Tickets available online, at the door, or after September 1st at Annabell's Fashions Quinpool Rd. Halifax or Dreams Bridal & Floral Boutique Main St.Dart. Advanced $6.00, $8.00 at the door. 2 Fashion Shows, Exciting Demostrations, A chance to Win A Cruise from Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, Several Door Prize Draws including Diamond Jewelry from Charm Jewellers.


Tel: 1 902 462-2969
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Fall for Flamenco
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Atlantic Canada’s first and only international flamenco festival. This unique cultural, educational and artistic event enriches the community life of the city and region. The festival features both distinguished Spanish artists and renowned local groups. The festival also offers a number of related events and outreach programs, such as the free library concert series in conjunction with HRM Public Libraries, exhibitions at PIER 21 (Canada’s Immigration Museum), workshops and screenings.
Tel: 1 902 492-8878
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Annual Autism Golf Ball
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In support of the Provincial Autism Center, this annual fund-raising event features a diverse selection of food stations, live music, a silent auction and a deluxe miniature golf course.

  • Cunard Centre   Address: 961 Marginal Rd. Halifax  NS  CAN  B3H 4P6

Tel: 1 902 446-4995
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Nocturne: Art at Night
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Nocturne: Art at Night is a festival bringing art and energy to the streets of Halifax between 6:00 p.m. and midnight on Saturday, October 18th. The completely free, first annual event showcases and celebrates the exciting arts scene in Halifax. The Nocturne program and bus will be a guide to a variety of exhibitions in galleries and public spaces throughout the city. The signature event, designed and planned by volunteers within the community, will be an opportunity for everyone to experience the art of Halifax - in a whole new light.



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Halifax Pop Explosion
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Held every October in a variety of venues throughout Halifax, this festival began in 1993. Music enthusiasts will find well over 100 musical acts to enjoy over the course of this five day event. Past performers of the Halifax Pop Explosion include, the Arcade Fire, Stars, Jason Collett and Cat Power.
Address: 5467 Cornwallis Street Halifax NS
Tel: 1 902 482-8176
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Creative Nova Scotia
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Creative minds converge during this annual event which features a full day of conferences and an awards gala dinner. Participants have the opportunity to partake in a range of conferences that emphasize the promotion of creativity within communities.


Tel: 1 902 423-7593
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